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UKRI-5702 - Renewal of Oracle support and maintenance for service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5702 - Renewal of Oracle support and maintenance for service" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract falls under the services industry category, specifically for network management software services, with the delivery location specified in the UKJ14 region. The procurement, which followed a direct method below the threshold and without competition, is at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 6th April 2026 and ending on 5th April 2027. The contract was signed on 27th January 2026 with Oracle Corporation UK Ltd as the supplier.

This tender provides business growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in network management software services, particularly those capable of offering service renewal and support packages akin to those provided by Oracle. Large firms with existing expertise in these domains may find opportunities to establish or expand partnerships with public sector entities like UKRI. Businesses equipped to manage software licence agreements and demonstrate efficiency in service support and maintenance are positioned advantageously to engage in such procurement exercises, potentially paving the way for future collaboration with central government organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5702 - Renewal of Oracle support and maintenance for service

Notice Description

The Oracle licence agreements in place require a yearly renewal of the software update and support services supplied by Oracle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,368 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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